Quote from: seand1109 on June 02, 2024, 09:32:31 AMI am still looking for the high rise handle bars and a banana seat

Have you tried Amazon? I used "banana seat" and "lowrider handlebars" on search and got a hit. You may have to check the diameter though. How about the Radrunner handlebars?

I am still looking for the high rise handle bars and a banana seat

The battery has a button by the indicator that if you hold it for a few seconds places it in storage mode. To wake the battery up press that same button.

I kinda agree that buying a bike without the charger could mean it is stolen...

Welcome to the wonderful world of eBiking. We too have the same bikes and age. We take them with our RV and I prefer the bikes to the toad in cities. Be sure to get use to them in your neighborhood before taking a long trip. Remember for the best milage from the battery you have to pedal, of buy an extra battery. I tend to use the range of gears and PAS typically settling into PAS set to 3 and 6th gear. I adjust as needed and average 15-20 mph. I started off with short rides and have learned that getting the muscles back in shape requires lowering the PAS, which I do for either sections of road or a time (drop it down 1 setting for 30minutes) to get back into a shape besides round. The range is also something to think about, hills do take a toll on the battery. I like to plan the trip with the type of terrain we will cover. I did find the in the Google maps app the bike specific setting that shows routes and identifies which has less hills.

I am no expert but there has been a change in the battery designs that reduces the possibility of a battery disaster. something to do with isolating the cells better. Personally I think that is is more a problem with us using the batteries, how we charge, handle and store them. The hazards while riding them is the speed that we travel on eBikes is much faster than ever and car drivers, like with motorcycles, don't see or misjudge where they expect to see us.

I happen to love the Rad 6+ and use when ever I can but also to save time. Instead of walking more then  few blocks, I zip over on the bike. I can't see this ever taking the place of modern transportation for long distances, but around town yes. It only takes me a few minutes more to travel into town with the eBike than with the truck. I am careful but I can take some shortcuts to bypass traffic lights and the busy parts of town. The range is a factor for sure and with it I can enjoy a trip to my favorite barber next town over but It does take a little longer. When we travel to big cities, it is a time and money saver not just the fuel but parking that is expensive and in demand. We are just cautious about where in the city and use extra locks to discourage thieves.

I am entering the elderly travel portion of the population. The eBikes are very helpful for our health because it gets us moving... Sure the battery assist is not a healthy option but the pedaling even with the PAS helps with the range of motion that along with strength is deteriorating as we age. It isn't just for the physical health, but the mental as well. With the eBike I have more interaction with people even if it is just a spin around the block.

Anyone know where I can get RadWagon 3 Running Boards? They apparently don't make them anymore.

do you have a fork suspension? is it on? 

are you off road often?  I find fork is plenty for regular use.  Maybe you need more for trails. 

That wooden box looks pretty nice. Did you fabricate it yourself?
The slots are a nice feature, for utility and appearance.

Sorry my mistake, I meant for the handlebar post like this https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805699623230.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.73.16c1180227fcRO&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

I have one and it is great.  Suntour SR SP12 Suspension
I bought mine from Amazon a few years back.  Some say Amazon sells knockoffs, but it preforms great.  Only issue I have is squeaks sometimes and i have to oil it.

Make sure you get the correct size tube.